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The Bite Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection

THE BITE 996 MISSION ST SAN FRANCISCO CA 94103, SF 94103 SOMARestaurantNear Civic Center BART
August 19, 2025 1:20 PM - 2:15 PM Routine Inspection
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Inspector's Report

Inspector found issues including: APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE; ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREA; PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING.

Violations Cited

3
#43
CRITICAL
PREMISES; PERSONAL/CLEANING ITEMS; VERMIN PROOFING
Clutter provides harborage for rodents and cockroaches. Cardboard harbors cockroach eggs. Each egg case contains 30-40 nymphs.
Observed an accumulation of rodent droppings underneath the upright refrigerators in back storage room and underneath the automatic dishwasher. *Pest control report dated 8/19/2025 states an accumulation a food debris and washing away the devices during cleaning*
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature in the prep sink - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) at room temperature.
#26
MAJOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS IN USE
Improper vacuum packaging creates anaerobic conditions allowing Clostridium botulinum growth. Botulism is fatal in 5-10% of cases. Causes paralysis and respiratory failure.
Observed raw meat thawing at room temperature in the prep sink - Discontinue thawing potentially hazardous foods (PHFs) at room temperature.

Inspector Information

Inspector Tiombe Wiley
Received By Pakize Ceylan
Data sourced directly from SF Department of Public Health